"Jake Fiegen hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1 second left as Cornell upset first-place Yale 72-69 in an Ivy League thriller Friday night. Cornell entered the day having lost five straight games against Yale, its last win coming on Feb. 23, 2024. That included a 34-point loss to the Bulldogs earlier this season."
"Fiegen scored 17 points to lead five double-figure scorers for the Big Red and also contributed eight rebounds and four assists. He shot 7-of-12 from the field and 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. Cooper Noard added 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting to go along with six rebounds. Josh Baldwin was 4-of-5 from the field (3-for-4 from 3) en route to finishing with 13 points."
"With the win, Cornell (13-12) improved to 6-6 in Ivy League play and moved into sole possession of fourth place in the regular-season standings with two games remaining. The top four teams advance to the Ivy Madness tournament, with the winner securing the league's automatic NCAA bid."
Cornell defeated Yale 72-69 in a dramatic Ivy League matchup, with Jake Fiegen hitting the game-winning 3-pointer with 1 second remaining. This victory ended Cornell's five-game losing streak against Yale, including a 34-point loss earlier in the season. Fiegen led five double-figure scorers with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Cooper Noard contributed 16 points and Josh Baldwin added 13. Cornell shot 14-of-35 from three-point range and dominated the rebounding battle 31-28, outscoring Yale 12-3 on second-chance points. Yale led 69-69 before Fiegen's heroic shot. The win improved Cornell to 6-6 in Ivy League play, securing sole possession of fourth place with two games remaining, positioning them for the Ivy Madness tournament.
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